The End

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

I had expected to learn about the history of how art got to where it is today and I was most interested on where we will be learning more about certain materials.

The subjects were touched on just not in the learning style I prefer but I guess.

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?

Art to me is the expression of what is inside. Whether that be thoughts, sights, feelings everything. I have always felt that way.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

 My favorite has always been Frida Kahlo i doubt that will ever change because her personal life is just such a powerful story. Who can beat that?

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I have enjoyed and still enjoy taking online courses. It is at your pace and control.

Self

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces? I love to work with paint and abstract work.
2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait? Because paint is what i am most comfortable and interested in.
3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them? That i am a perfectionist but wanted this to be more abstract not realistic.
4. How does this piece represent you? well, its me!
5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work? colors, value
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?  i really did, i dont know what I will do with the canvas now though.
7. What do you think of your final artwork? it is different than what i am used to but still like it

Project #4: Art Curator Exhibition Slideshow

Project #4: Art Curator Exhibition Slideshow

This was definitely an interesting project. My theme was showing the different REALISTIC ways women are depicted in art.

I looked for images that showed our sensuality, our sadness, our body image issues and the love we have for our children.

I included some below, even some I did not add into the slideshow just because I could not find any information about the artist etc.

13 and 14

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

I liked the digital artistry and also the out of the box style of the I Dream of Jeannie artwork. I also laughed at the definition of LOWBROW: a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste. 

The "Tate Modern" video has been removed off YouTube so I wasn't able to watch that.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Exhibition project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

I think the videos related in showing how much work goes into preparing art curation and museums are.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of the art concepts you practiced while creating your curation project?

The films don't help me too much. They just draw out a already long assignment.

Twelve

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

Abstract Expressionism and Pop: Art of the ’50s and ’60s

The Power of Art: Rothko

I picked the first because I enjoy pop art, or at least so I thought. I misread thinking that I saw Pop Art I assumed it would be along the lines of Andy Warhol. Which that video clearly is not. The art that they showed in this video is actually the type of art I really dislike. Drawing a couple lines on white canvas in my opinion is not art and is not talent.

Similarly, with the second video on Mark Rothko... I do not find that to be art. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

It was interesting to hear their backgrounds and how passionate they were about their art.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

Everything goes back to elements and principles.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

I think the videos are a bit long and drawn out.

The Mask

To design and make my mask I used elements such as Line, Shape and Mass, Color, Texture, and Space. I also used principles such as Balance, and Scale.

These four masks gave some ideas to go off of. I love cats an wanted to make a mask with that theme. I loved the cat themes and styles that they came up with and ended up using the same type of elements.

When making my mask I decided to do a paper mache technique which is a mixture of flour and water soaked in paper. I then used acrylic paint to paint it and draw on the face of the cat.

I enjoyed the process of making the mask, I haven't used the mache technique in so long so it was fun giving it another try.

African Art and Buddhism

I selected these two videos for personal reasons. I love African Art and wish I more of an opportunity to look in to my Nigerian heritage. I also have studied Buddhism religion and find that I agree and naturally follow a lot of the beliefs that they have. So I have come to have a love and respect for their art as well.

One of the interesting things I learned from the African Art video is that the drawing of the animals was sometimes to show appreciation to the spirits of the animals that they killed for food. African art are a mix of magic and religion. In the video on Buddhism it showed the great dedication to detail the builders must have taken in order to make such masterpieces that gave step by step images of the Buddhas life.

The videos are the most frustrating things to watch. They are narrated by the most painfully slow speakers and are unnecessarily long.